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Funke Akindele has further cemented her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars, posting an extraordinary run at the Nigerian box office over the last five years. Industry box office records show that the actress, filmmaker, and producer has generated more than ₦6 billion within this period, driven by a streak of blockbuster films that consistently drew massive local audiences. Her remarkable run took off in 2020 with Omo

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has strongly criticised the growing trend of referring to Afrobeats superstar Wizkid as the “new Fela,” describing it as insulting and historically inaccurate. During a recent Instagram Live session, the Grammy-nominated musician addressed Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, urging them to stop linking the singer to his late father. According to Seun, placing any contemporary artiste in the same bracket

At a time when Nigeria’s music industry is often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse, and other social vices, Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is taking a different path. Rather than celebrating illicit wealth or crime-driven success, Akinbami is using his music to discourage criminal behaviour and support the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the country. Speaking after a recent performance at the Economic and

Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as one of the continent’s most influential global acts. The milestone gives strong evidence of his worldwide appeal, driven by chart-topping hits such as “One Dance” with Drake, which has amassed nearly 4 billion streams, and “Essence” featuring Tems, which has recorded over 334 million streams on the

Popular Nigerian singer Ololade Asake has reportedly reconciled with his father, Fatai Odunsi, months after their relationship became a subject of public controversy. A photo shared online on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, shows the father and son together in a calm setting, suggesting that peace and understanding have been restored following their earlier fallout. Background to the Dispute The reconciliation follows a difficult period earlier in 2025 when Mr. Odunsi

Pastor Chris Okafor, through his legal representatives, has issued a strong warning to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), and several bloggers, demanding that they present evidence to the Nigerian Police to support the allegations made against him or risk facing criminal charges. Addressing journalists in Lagos, Ife Ajayi, lead partner at Sovereignty LP, described the accusations against the cleric as false, malicious, and part of what

Controversial singer Portable has once again stirred online conversation after insisting on a ₦10 million appearance fee to feature on Carter Efe’s livestream. The demand surfaced during a live interaction between Portable and popular content creator and Twitch streamer Carter Efe on Instagram. According to Carter Efe, he had recently invited the singer to join his livestream. However, Portable made it clear that he would only participate if his appearance

There is excitement in the Nigerian entertainment scene as singer Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi, have welcomed twins, adding two new members to their family. The happy news was shared by Adekunle Gold himself via Snapchat, where he revealed that his prayer for another child was answered in an even bigger way. “I asked God for another child and He blessed me double,” the singer wrote. The announcement has

After years of silence and speculation, Bruno Mars has finally broken the wait. On January 5, 2026, the global superstar sent fans into meltdown with a simple message on social media: his new album is complete. With just four words  “My album is done”  Bruno confirmed what many had been hoping for, signalling the start of a new era for one of pop music’s most meticulous hitmakers. A Rare Artist